“There have been articles pinpointing exactly when Negan shows up, and that’s a bit disappointing, because they may not be entirely true,” he told TheWrap. “There’s kind of a build up. But you might even see him next episode. Absolutely. Well, sort of. Well, definitely. Well, maybe. Maybe not. But possibly.”

Of course, Negan’s silhouette or voice could be seen in an episode stinger long before he really interacts with Rick’s group. This would contribute to the build up Gimple referred to, without really giving too much away. Until that actually happens, however, fans will just have to keep an eye out for a certain foul-mouthed leader of the Saviors.